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CVE-2022-20775

Cisco SD-WAN Software Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published: Sep 30, 2022Updated: Feb 26, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD BDUCWE-25
7.8HIGH
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
12.5%
Top 4.3%
CISA KEV
Active Exploitation
Since Feb 25, 2026
Exploits
0 Known
Remediation
Patch Available
Self-Check
OpenVAS

Description

A vulnerability in the CLI of Cisco SD-WAN Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain elevated privileges. This vulnerability is due to improper access controls on commands within the application CLI. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running a maliciously crafted command on the application CLI. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary commands as the root user. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sd-wan-priv-E6e8tEdF

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CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:LPR:LUI:NS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:LPrivileges Required
Low
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-25CWE-22

Affected Products

Cisco Systems Inc.
commercial·USaka cisco, cisco systems
Catalyst SD-WAN Manager
Networking Infrastructure
sd-wan vbond orchestrator
Networking Infrastructure
SD-WAN vEdge Cloud
Networking Infrastructure
sd-wan vsmart controller
Networking Infrastructure
sd-wan
Networking Infrastructure
SD-WAN vBond Orchestrator Software
Networking Infrastructure
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Controller
Networking Infrastructure
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN
Networking Infrastructure
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Exploitability

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added to KEV:Feb 25, 2026
Remediation due:Feb 27, 2026

Required action: Please adhere to CISA’s guidelines to assess exposure and mitigate risks associated with Cisco SD-WAN devices as outlines in CISA’s Emergency Directive 26-03 (URL listed below in Notes) and CISA’s “Hunt & Hardening Guidance for Cisco SD-WAN Devices (URL listed below in Notes). Adhere to the applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are not available.

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MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
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References

https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sd-wan-priv-E6e8tEdF
sec.cloudapps.cisco.com
https://github.com/orangecertcc/security-research/security/advisories/GHSA-wmjv-552v-pxjc
github.com
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-sd-wan-priv-E6e8tEdF
tools.cisco.com
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News mentions
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